• CCSGO Conference Director Application

    Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Director for the Chicago Center for the Study of Groups and Organizations’ Weekend Group Relations Conferences. Applicants are applying for a two-year commitment that includes directing conferences in both 2027 and 2028.CCSGO views conference work not only as a vital space for learning and experimentation, but also as a cornerstone of advancing the organization’s purpose* in the Chicagoland area. We welcome your application and look forward to learning more about your Group Relations experience, your professional development, and your ideas for the continued evolution of CCSGO’s conference work. This appointment reflects an evolving model of conference sponsorship and leadership within CCSGO. The Director is authorized by the CCSGO Board to design and lead the conferences, including responsibility for the conference theme, structure, staffing, and overall execution, as well as stewardship of the conference as a learning system. The Director works in collaboration with the Conference Committee, which provides organizational oversight and support throughout the process.Applications are due by July 13, 2026, and invitations to interview with the Conference Committee will be extended by July 27, 2026. Please email conference@ccsgo.org with any questions.

  • Contact Information

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  • *CCSGO’s purpose is to further the development and application of the principles of Group Relations in the Tavistock tradition through educational and consultative activities, research, and scholarship regarding the dynamics of groups, organizations, and social systems. CCSGO operates exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes and is currently a regional affiliate of the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems.

  • Group Relations Conference Experience and Training

    We are interested in understanding your experience in Group Relations work across roles and settings. This may include conference participation, administrative, consulting or leadership roles, and involvement with CCSGO or other affiliated organizations. Please provide a summary of your experiences, including the scope and duration of your involvement, to help us understand your preparation for this role.

  • Conference Member Experience

    Please describe your Group Relations Conference experience as a member including the number of conferences you have attended, the sponsoring organization(s), Conference Director(s) and the format of the conference(s). To add more entries click "Add New."

  • Conference Formal Learning Experience

    Please describe your formal learning experiences in Group Relations work. To add more entries click "Add New."

  • Conference Consulting Experience

    Please describe your consulting experiences in Group Relations Conferences. To add more entries click "Add New."

  • Administrative Experience

    Please describe your Group Relations Conference administrative experience. Provide the role, conference name and date for when you have served in an administrative role for a GRC, such as Administrator or Associate/Assistant Director of Administration. To add more entries click "Add New."

  • Group Relations Conference Leadership Role Experience

    Please list your leadership role experience (other than directing) in Group Relations Conferences. Provide the role, conference name, and dates for when you have served in a leadership role for a GRC such as: Associate Director, LSG Team Lead, SSG Team Lead, or RRAG/AG Team Lead. To add more entries click "Add New."

  • Group Relations Conference Director Experience

    Please list your Group Relations Conference Director experience(s) (if applicable). To add more entries click "Add New."

  • Leadership Experience and Approach to the Director Role

    Please reflect on your professional and leadership experience, outside of Group Relations Conferences, and how it informs your readiness for the Director role. We are interested in how your experiences have shaped your approach to leadership, working with groups, and holding organizational roles.

  • Interest and Vision

    CCSGO is currently engaging questions related to accessibility, sustainability of membership, evolving forms of learning, diversity and inclusion in Group Relations practice, and our history of whiteness and isolation from the greater group relations community. Applicants are invited to consider these dynamics in their responses below.

  • References

    We ask that applicants provide the names of two references who are familiar with their Group Relations work and can speak to their experience, roles, and approach. These references should have a solid understanding of the applicant’s participation in Group Relations Conferences or related settings and be available to be contacted as part of the review process.
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